Serving 38 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Prescott Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-79%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-79%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prescott Community School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Prescott Elementary School?
38 students attend Prescott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Prescott Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prescott Elementary School?
Prescott Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prescott Elementary School offer ?
Prescott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Prescott Elementary School part of?
Prescott Elementary School is part of Prescott Community School District.
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